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cozyupwithfictionandtea_sarah's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Listened via Hoopla & book 1 really started this series off strong. Now for Tom’s story in book 2!
bookishbowen's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rellimreads's review against another edition
4.0
Audible. Also on KU.
This is perfect for folks who like insta-love, low angst, and mostly sweet romance. The sex scenes felt a little incongruous in that all of sudden the characters went from adorkable sweet to swearing and demanding. (I know that can be life, it just felt jarring.). I am looking forward to all the secondary characters in the book getting their own HEAs as the series continues.
This was my first time listening to Nick Hudson. I appreciated his ability to keep Kris’s accent consistent throughout the book so you always knew whether it was Kris’s or Charlie’s POV. At the same time, there was something a little “caricature” about it that would sometimes bring me out of the story. I’d definitely listen to him again though.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from Gay Romance Reviews and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This is perfect for folks who like insta-love, low angst, and mostly sweet romance. The sex scenes felt a little incongruous in that all of sudden the characters went from adorkable sweet to swearing and demanding. (I know that can be life, it just felt jarring.). I am looking forward to all the secondary characters in the book getting their own HEAs as the series continues.
This was my first time listening to Nick Hudson. I appreciated his ability to keep Kris’s accent consistent throughout the book so you always knew whether it was Kris’s or Charlie’s POV. At the same time, there was something a little “caricature” about it that would sometimes bring me out of the story. I’d definitely listen to him again though.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from Gay Romance Reviews and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
chambersaurusrx's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
chloeinbooksland's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
It was a charming read.
eliezrah's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a cute story and a fun read. The book was well written, and I read it straight through without putting it down. I read a few of Ana Ashley's other books, and love them all. I can't wait to read more, and am looking forward to the next Chester Falls books.
I recieved an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.
I recieved an advanced copy and voluntarily gave my honest review.
lollymac's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
pewterwolf's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet, very fluffy, low angst & low steam MM romance, using the troupes of royalty and fake boyfriends.
Am going to have to read rest of series, aren’t I? (But am looking at [b:How to Catch a Bodyguard|52442650|How to Catch a Bodyguard (Chester Falls, #3)|Ana Ashley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1584434225l/52442650._SY75_.jpg|77856403], the third instalment. But I do like the looks/audiobook extract of [b:How to Catch a Bachelor|54746401|How to Catch a Bachelor (Chester Falls, #4)|Ana Ashley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1596226422l/54746401._SY75_.jpg|85400265] & [b:How to Catch the Boss|56166293|How to Catch the Boss (Chester Falls #4.5)|Ana Ashley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1607148299l/56166293._SX50_.jpg|87492225] and I'm not sure why... {EDIT: I have bought these, and I've preordered Ana's Vino and Veritas's instalment, [b:Stronghold|58375849|Stronghold|Ana Ashley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1624127423l/58375849._SY75_.jpg|88707815], but might cancel that})
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Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf Reads
I don't know how or why this book/series appeared on my radar. But I'm going through a bit of a MM romance blitz this Pride Month 2021 so I thought "Why not?", bought and dived in.
Charlie is back in his hometown of Chester Falls for his sister's wedding. He's not looking forward to it as it looks like his ex (his brother's best friend who isn't out yet) will be there.
Prince Kristof of Lydovia, or Kris, needs an escape from the latest press scandal (all thanks to his ex who hasn't taken their breakup well). His sister thinks him going to America and hiding out before the US President's latest Ball is a great idea for a short while. Kris isn't so sure when when things take a turn and and he finds himself in an apartment by himself, he realises that he pretend not to be royal. And when Charlie literally falls on him, Kris can't help but agreeing to pretending be to Charlie's boyfriend.
Oh yeah, we have a royalty/fake boyfriend troupe alert.
But as their fake relationship starts to feel very real, and as the press closes in, how will Kris and Charlie's new found relationship survive?
Before I go any further, I have to say that you have to suspend your belief while reading this. Yes, I know. Most romance stories you have to, I understand, so nothing new on this front with the royalty troupe (who goes into hiding with no bodyguards? Really?), as well as the fake boyfriend troupe. Plus, the romance happens very quickly/almost instalove.
I'm going to admit that the writing isn't the best, and this book could have done with some editing (chapters switch POV between Charlie and Kris, and there were two/three occasions we had a chapter told by one of the characters and, on the first page of the chapter, we have a slip of who speaking. it's seemed, to my memory, be on Charlie's chapter where we have a "Charlie says" instead of "I says" slip). Plus, for a book which said we were going to get steamy scenes, there were very skimmed over, almost fade-to-black due to lack of detail (though this is a sweet romance so can give it some leeway)
But, this is very sweet, very light and very fluffy. An easy beach/candy floss sort of read. And it was fun. I want to read romances that are fun and have little to no angst in them so I had a blast reading this (I've bought a few more books in this series because I had such a fun time with this and one/two characters intrigue me hugely!)
Am going to have to read rest of series, aren’t I? (But am looking at [b:How to Catch a Bodyguard|52442650|How to Catch a Bodyguard (Chester Falls, #3)|Ana Ashley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1584434225l/52442650._SY75_.jpg|77856403], the third instalment. But I do like the looks/audiobook extract of [b:How to Catch a Bachelor|54746401|How to Catch a Bachelor (Chester Falls, #4)|Ana Ashley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1596226422l/54746401._SY75_.jpg|85400265] & [b:How to Catch the Boss|56166293|How to Catch the Boss (Chester Falls #4.5)|Ana Ashley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1607148299l/56166293._SX50_.jpg|87492225] and I'm not sure why... {EDIT: I have bought these, and I've preordered Ana's Vino and Veritas's instalment, [b:Stronghold|58375849|Stronghold|Ana Ashley|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1624127423l/58375849._SY75_.jpg|88707815], but might cancel that})
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Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf Reads
I don't know how or why this book/series appeared on my radar. But I'm going through a bit of a MM romance blitz this Pride Month 2021 so I thought "Why not?", bought and dived in.
Charlie is back in his hometown of Chester Falls for his sister's wedding. He's not looking forward to it as it looks like his ex (his brother's best friend who isn't out yet) will be there.
Prince Kristof of Lydovia, or Kris, needs an escape from the latest press scandal (all thanks to his ex who hasn't taken their breakup well). His sister thinks him going to America and hiding out before the US President's latest Ball is a great idea for a short while. Kris isn't so sure when when things take a turn and and he finds himself in an apartment by himself, he realises that he pretend not to be royal. And when Charlie literally falls on him, Kris can't help but agreeing to pretending be to Charlie's boyfriend.
Oh yeah, we have a royalty/fake boyfriend troupe alert.
But as their fake relationship starts to feel very real, and as the press closes in, how will Kris and Charlie's new found relationship survive?
Before I go any further, I have to say that you have to suspend your belief while reading this. Yes, I know. Most romance stories you have to, I understand, so nothing new on this front with the royalty troupe (who goes into hiding with no bodyguards? Really?), as well as the fake boyfriend troupe. Plus, the romance happens very quickly/almost instalove.
I'm going to admit that the writing isn't the best, and this book could have done with some editing (chapters switch POV between Charlie and Kris, and there were two/three occasions we had a chapter told by one of the characters and, on the first page of the chapter, we have a slip of who speaking. it's seemed, to my memory, be on Charlie's chapter where we have a "Charlie says" instead of "I says" slip). Plus, for a book which said we were going to get steamy scenes, there were very skimmed over, almost fade-to-black due to lack of detail (though this is a sweet romance so can give it some leeway)
But, this is very sweet, very light and very fluffy. An easy beach/candy floss sort of read. And it was fun. I want to read romances that are fun and have little to no angst in them so I had a blast reading this (I've bought a few more books in this series because I had such a fun time with this and one/two characters intrigue me hugely!)
wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute. Saw the twist coming, though. Enjoyable and fast to read, for sure.